1 Thessalonians 5:6

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Therefore, we must not fall asleep like other people, but we must stay awake and be sober.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:15

Laziness throws one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will go hungry.

Isaiah 56:10

⌞Israel’s⌟ watchmen are blind. None of them know anything. All of them are like dogs that are unable to bark. They lie around dreaming; they love to sleep.

Jonah 1:6

The captain of the ship went to him and asked, “How can you sleep? Get up, and pray to your God. Maybe he will notice us, and we won’t die.”

Matthew 13:25

But while people were asleep, his enemy planted weeds in the wheat field and went away.

Matthew 24:42

“Therefore, be alert, because you don’t know on what day your Lord will return.

Matthew 25:13

“So stay awake, because you don’t know the day or the hour.

Matthew 25:5

Since the groom was late, all the bridesmaids became drowsy and fell asleep.

Matthew 26:38

Then he said to them, “My anguish is so great that I feel as if I’m dying. Wait here, and stay awake with me.”

Mark 13:37

I’m telling everyone what I’m telling you: ‘Be alert!’ ”

Luke 12:37

Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. I can guarantee this truth: He will change his clothes, make them sit down at the table, and serve them.

Luke 12:39

“Of course, you realize that if the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let him break into his house.

Luke 21:36

Be alert at all times. Pray so that you have the power to escape everything that is about to happen and to stand in front of the Son of Man.”

Luke 22:46

He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up, and pray that you won’t be tempted.”

Acts 20:31

So be alert! Remember that I instructed each of you for three years, day and night, at times with tears in my eyes.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Come back to the right point of view, and stop sinning. Some people don’t know anything about God. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be alert. Be firm in the Christian faith. Be courageous and strong.

Ephesians 2:3

All of us once lived among these people, and followed the desires of our corrupt nature. We did what our corrupt desires and thoughts wanted us to do. So, because of our nature, we deserved God’s anger just like everyone else.

Ephesians 5:14

because light makes everything easy to see. That’s why it says: “Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit  in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God’s people.

Philippians 4:5

Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near.

Colossians 4:2

Keep praying. Pay attention when you offer prayers of thanksgiving.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Brothers and sisters, we don’t want you to be ignorant about those who have died. We don’t want you to grieve like other people who have no hope.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

He died for us so that, whether we are awake in this life or asleep in death, we will live together with him.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

1 Timothy 2:15

However, she ⌞and all women⌟ will be saved through the birth of the child, if they lead respectable lives in faith, love, and holiness.

1 Timothy 2:9

I want women to show their beauty by dressing in appropriate clothes that are modest and respectable. Their beauty will be shown by what they do, not by their hair styles or the gold jewelry, pearls, or expensive clothes they wear.

1 Timothy 3:11

Their wives must also be of good character. They must not be gossips, but they must control their tempers and be trustworthy in every way.

1 Timothy 3:2

A bishop must have a good reputation. He must have only one wife, be sober, use good judgment, be respectable, be hospitable, and be able to teach.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you must keep a clear head in everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of a missionary. Devote yourself completely to your work.

Titus 2:12

It trains us to avoid ungodly lives filled with worldly desires so that we can live self-controlled, moral, and godly lives in this present world.

Titus 2:6

Encourage young men to use good judgment.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, your minds must be clear and ready for action. Place your confidence completely in what God’s kindness will bring you when Jesus Christ appears again.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.

1 Peter 5:8

Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.

Revelation 16:15

“See, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains alert and doesn’t lose his clothes. He will not have to go naked and let others see his shame.”

Revelation 3:2

Be alert, and strengthen the things that are left which are about to die. I have found that what you are doing has not been completed in the sight of my God.